Kyocera DP-3600 - Manual

Introduction iv 3. Limitation of Remedies IBM’s entire liability under this license is the following; 1) For any claim (including fundamental breach), in any form, related in any way to this license, IBM’s liability will be for actual damages only andwill be limited to the greater of: a) the equival...

Introduction vi FCC statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause undesired operati...

Introduction vii The printer may be optionally installed with the following options: Conforming to the Class B limits · ST-1000 Paper Feeder (500 sheets) · EF-100 Envelope Feeder · AD-31 Duplexer · F-8130 Bulk Paper Stacker (3000 sheets) · AS-M8111 Mail Box/Sorter · F-8118 Document Finisher (1800 sh...

Introduction viii Interface connectors Important note on the interface connectorsBe sure to turn off printer power before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable* to the printer.For protection against static discharge which may be applied to the printer’s internal electronicsthrough the inter...

Introduction ix * Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specifiedherein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION Laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Introduction x CDRH regulationsThe Center of Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administrationimplemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laserproducts manufactured after August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products m...

Introduction xi Declaration of Conformity (U.S.A.) Model Number: DP-3600 Trade Name: Mita Responsible Party Name: MITA COPYSTAR AMERICA,INC. Address: 225 Sand Road, P.O. Box 40008Fairfield New Jersey 07004-0008 Phone/Fax No.: (973)808-8444, (973)882-6000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC ...

Introduction xii Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Safety ...

Introduction xiii Disclaimer We shall have no liability or responsibility to customers or any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by equipment sold orfurnished by us, including but not limited to, any interruption...

Introduction xiv As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Mita (Mita Copystar America, Inc.) has Determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. * ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

Introduction xv Introduction The laser printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to make a contribution to acleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of page printer technology. Superb print quality With an amorphous silicon drum, microfine ceramic toner,...

Introduction xvi Environmentally benign waste parts The toner container is made out of a benign, flammable material. (Be sure to dispose of containersaccording to local laws and regulations.) Large paper capacity cassettes Equipped at the bottom with a two-stage paper feeder, each paper cassette can...

Introduction xvii A new printer control language, PRESCRIBE 2e PRESCRIBE 2e includes advanced graphics capabilities that allow you to print any conceivable outlineshape or solid form. Also provided are a variety of special effects, such as patterned fills, gray-scaleshading, a user-accessible print ...

Introduction xviii Memory card slot for option fonts, macros, forms, etc. Data in the memory card can be selectively read from the printer’s control panel. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) compliance Offers network managers complete open system network management. Large memory capacity This...

Introduction xix Contents Chapter 1 Safeguards and Installing the Page Printer ..................1-1 CAUTION LABELS ................................................................................................. 1- 2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................

Contents xx Chapter 3 Fonts ............................................................................... 3-1 Bitmap and Scalable Fonts .......................................................................................... 3- 2List of Fonts.........................................................

Chapter 1 Safeguards and Installing the Page Printer 1-2 CAUTION LABELS Caution labels have been attached to the printer at the following locations for safetypurposes. BE SUFFICIENTLY CAREFUL to avoid fire or electric shock when removing apaper jam or when replacing toner. Label 1 High temperature i...

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS 1-3 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ■ Environment CAUTION • Avoid placing the printer on or in locations which are unstable or not level. Such locations may cause the printer to fall down or fallover. This type of situation presents a danger of personal injuryor damage to the print...

Chapter 1 Safeguards and Installing the Page Printer 1-4 ■ Power supply/Grounding the printer WARNING • DO NOT use a power supply with a voltage other than that specified. Avoid multiple connections in the same outlet. Thesetypes of situations present a danger of fire or electrical shock. ...... • P...

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE 1-5 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE ■ Cautions when using the printer WARNING • DO NOT place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near the printer. This type ofsituation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should theyfall inside. ....

Chapter 1 Safeguards and Installing the Page Printer 1-6 • If dust accumulates within the printer, there is a danger of fire or other trouble. It is therefore recommended that you consult withyour service representative in regard to cleaning of internal parts.This is particularly effective if accomp...

Unpacking and Inspection 1- 7 Unpacking and Inspection Remove the printer from the package according to the steps given below. (See figure on next page.) After removing the printer, check that nothing is missing against the list of packaged contents. 1. Place the box containing the printer on a flat...

Chapter 1 Safeguards and Installing the Page Printer 1- 10 Moving the Printer Note the following items when moving the printer. . Be sure to lift the printer gently, keeping it horizontal, to prevent toner from soiling the inside of the printer. When transporting the printer a long distance, contact...

Names of Parts 1- 11 Names of Parts Front View/Side View Paper Full Sensor Control Panel Front Cover Upper Paper Feed CassetteLower Paper Feed Cassette Vent Paper Stopper Connector for Optional Feeder* MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray Paper Feeder Side Cover Paper Feeder Face-Down Output Tray Power Switch Si...

Setup and Connections 1- 13 Setup and Connections Set up the printer according to the following steps. 1. Install the printer on the paper feeder. ............................................................................ Page 1-14 2. Open the top cover. ..............................................

Chapter 1 Safeguards and Installing the Page Printer 1- 14 1. Install the printer on the paper feeder. Align the installation holes on the bottom of the printer with the positioning pins on top of the paperfeeder and slowly lower the printer into place. Check that the connector on top of the paper f...

Chapter 1 Safeguards and Installing the Page Printer 1- 16 3. Install the toner container. 1. Take the toner container from the toner kit. Shake the toner container with the protective seal facing up as shown in the figure five times or more to thoroughly mix the toner inside. 2. Carefully peal off ...

Setup and Connections 1- 19 4. Close the top cover. Close the top cover. 5. Adjust the paper guide on the paper feed cassette. The paper feed cassette attached to the paper feeder located at the bottom of the printer can be used tosupply standard paper from A5 size up to ledger size by adjusting its...

Chapter 1 Safeguards and Installing the Page Printer 1- 20 Paper feed cassette position 1. Pull out the paper feed cassette until it stops. 2. Open the paper feed roller located on the right side of the cassette until it stops as shown in the figure. 3. Next, adjust the position of the paper stopper...

Setup and Connections 1- 25 9. Connect the printer to the computer. A standard Centronics parallel interface connector ( ) and RS-232C/RS-422A serial interface connector (IOIOI) are located on the rear side of the printer. For pin connections, please refer toAppendix C. Parallel Interface Connector ...

Chapter 1 Safeguards and Installing the Page Printer 1- 26 Parallel Interface Connection 1. Plug one end of the printer cable into the connector on the printer marked with a (parallel) symbol. 2. Close the clips on both sides to fix the connector in place. 3. Plug the other end of the printer cable ...

Setup and Connections 1- 29 12. Test the interface with the computer. In order to check that the printer and the computer are properly connected you must print by sending an actual command from the computer. 1. Turn on the printer's power switch and turn on the computer’s power as well. 2. Wait unti...

Chapter 1 Safeguards and Installing the Page Printer 1- 30 13. Install the printer driver. A CD-ROM containing a printer driver for Windows (Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 3.51/4.0) is supplied with this printer. Once this printer driver is installed on the computer, it is possible to mak...

Setup and Connections 1- 33 Installing Under Windows 3.1 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. 2. Double click on the “Control Panel”. 3. Double click on “Printers.”

Chapter 1 Safeguards and Installing the Page Printer 1- 36 The Multi-Purpose Tray The multi-purpose tray is incorporated on the right side of the printer. It can be used in one of twomodes: first mode or cassette mode. The multi-purpose tray can hold about 100 sheets of paper(0.1 mm thickness). Firs...

The Multi-Purpose Tray 1- 37 Feeding from the Multi-Purpose Tray 1. Open the multi-purpose tray as shown in the figure. 2. Open the sub tray and adjust the paper guides according to the width of the paper to be fed. Multi-purpose tray Paper guides Sub tray Note: The paper guides must be set to the w...

Chapter 1 Safeguards and Installing the Page Printer 1- 38 3. Check that the message Ready is displayed in the printer's message display, and that the ON LINE indicator is lit. 4. Set the paper source to the multi-purpose tray by pressing the FEED key until the message display indicates MP tray . Th...

The Multi-Purpose Tray 1- 39 Cassette Mode 1. Press the MODE key to display Paper handling > . 2. Press the 4 ( Form Feed ) key to display >MP tray mode . 3. After pressing the ENTER key, the mode display is changed by pressing the + and – keys. Display Cassette and then press the ENTER key. &...

Chapter 1 Safeguards and Installing the Page Printer 1- 40 Feeding Envelopes Envelopes should be fed face up. Be sure to set the print direction from the Mode Select Menu. Insert the envelopes in the tray as far as they will go. Do not load envelopes above the paper limit mark. For details on suitab...

Expanding Memory 1- 41 Expanding Memory The printer comes standard equipped with 16 MB of main memory. However, more complex pages can be printed and processing speed increased by expanding the printer’s memory. There are two slots available in the printer for expanding memory. (One 16 MB SIMM is in...

Chapter 1 Safeguards and Installing the Page Printer 1- 42 The description given below is intended for service personnel. Precautions on the Handling of Extended SIMMs Static electricity which may accumulate in the human body through walking on carpets or other such surfaces is the enemy of SIMMs lo...

Expanding Memory 1- 43 Installing SIMMs Insert the SIMM or SIMMs into the dedicated sockets on the printer's main board. WARNING Take precautions that no foreign substances such as metal chips or liquid get inside the printer during the installation process. Operation of the printer during the prese...

Expanding Memory 1- 47 Testing Extended Memory 1. Check that the power switch is off, plug the power cord into the printer, and turn the power on. 2. Wait for the printer's ON LINE indicator to light and the message display to read Ready , and press the STATUS key. 3. If installation has been perfor...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-2 Control Panel The printer control panel consists of indicators, a message display, and various keys. Nearly all of the printer modes set using keys on the control panel are automatically recorded withinthe printer, and are not lost even if power is turned off...

Control Panel 2-3 Message Display The message display displays the printer's operational mode. Messages which are displayed and their meaning are given in the table below. Message Meaning Self test The printer is self-testing and warming up after power-up and is not ready toprint. Please wait The pr...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-4 Interface Indicator The interface indicator indicates the interface over which data is currently being received or was lastreceived. When an optional interface such as a network interface is installed in the printer, thisindicator displays the information in ...

Control Panel 2-5 Paper Size Indicator The paper size indicator indicates the paper size of the cassette currently installed in the printer (factory setting is A3) or the paper size currently set for the multi-purpose tray. During printing the paper size specified by the computer in data being sent ...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-6 Copy Indicator Indicates the number of copies set in the current interface (001 – 999), and the number is reduced asprinting proceeds. Indicator Refer to the table below for the names and meanings of indicators on the control panel. Indicators on the Control ...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-8 About the LED Indicator for the Paper Feed Cassettes The size indicator plate on the front of the paper feed cassettes is illuminated by LED. This LEDindicates the status of the cassettes as follows depending on whether it is on, off or flashing. LED Status M...

Control Panel 2-9 Control Keys The functions of each key are given in the table below. Key Function ON LINE key Pauses and restarts printing. Data can be sent even while printing is paused. (See page 2-16.) CANCEL key (1) This key can be used to cancel mode selection during mode selection or cancel ...

Operating Procedures 2-11 Operating Procedures This section explains basic operations of the printer and procedures leading up to and including printing. Operating Precautions · Do not turn off power during printing. This may result in a paper jam or damage to the printer. · Do not open covers on th...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-12 Switching Power On Check that the power cord is securely plugged in at both ends. Check that the printer is connected to the computer (See page 1-28). 1. Push the power switch to the ON ( | ) position. 2. Wait for the printer to warm up. During warm-up the m...

Operating Procedures 2-13 Basic Printing Operations The flow of basic operations to print is given below. Keys on the control panel are explained after that. For details on using the MODE key, be sure to read the section “Mode Select Menu” at the end of this manual in conjunction with this section. ...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-14 Selecting the Output Tray Printed paper can be output on either the face-up output tray or the face-down output tray. Selecting the face-up output tray will cause paper to be stacked with the printed surface facing up. Selecting the face- down output tray wi...

Operating Procedures 2-15 Feed Selection Use the FEED key to select whether to feed paper from one of the paper feed cassettes or from the multi-purpose tray. If optional paper feeders (ST-1000 or EF-100) are installed, any of these can also be selected. The FEED key can be used whenever the message...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-16 Switching Online/Offline After printing starts, it is possible to interrupt printing to check whether the print job is coming out as anticipated. Pressing the ON LINE key during data processing will cause the ON LINE indicator to go out and pressing it durin...

Operating Procedures 2-17 Canceling Printing Perform the following procedure when you wish to cancel printing after it has begun. 1. Check if the message Processing is displayed in the message display. 2. Press the ON LINE key to take the printer offline. 3. Perform the necessary procedure on the co...

Operating Procedures 2-19 Status Printout It is possible to print out and check the printer's current status including unit emulation, font, printing range, and memory usage. 1. Check that the ON LINE indicator lit and that the message Ready is displayed in the message display. 2. Press the STATUS k...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-20 Sample Status Page 4 5 6 2 3 7 8 9 1

Operating Procedures 2-23 Form Feed Depending on the software, the message Waiting may be displayed in the message display when you get to the end of a print job. This occurs when the software does not issue a final form feed to the printer indicating the end of the print data. If you wait awhile, F...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-24 Mode Selection Menu This section explains the menu hierarchy used for all menus which can be set and selected using the MODE key. The MODE key can be used to display all of the menus in the table below. This mode selection menu conforms to the menu hierarchy...

Configuring Interfaces 2-27 Configuring Interfaces The printer is equipped with both a parallel and serial interface. Independent settings can be made for each interface. Optional interfaces can also be installed. To configure each interface, press the MODE key and use the + or – key to select the i...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-28 Emulation Selection The following emulations can be selected for this printer. The emulation selected is stored even while the printer's power is off. Line printer IBM Proprinter Diablo 630 EPSON LQ-850 HP LJ 5M/5Si (Default setting) KPDL KC-GL KC-GL Emulati...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-32 RAM DISK A RAM DISK can be set up as a virtual media device by setting a given amount of the total printer memory as the RAM DISK. This can then be used for reading and writing data just as with a memory card or as a virtual mail box function (see page 2-34)...

RAM DISK 2-33 5. Press the ENTER key again, and change the RAM DISK size using the + or – key. It is not possible to make a setting that exceeds total printer memory. The default value for the RAM DISK is the total printer memory minus 9 MB. This parameter may be set anywhere from 01 to 55 depending...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-36 4. Display the VMB data you want to print. Pressing the ENTER key will cause Processing to be displayed and the data will be printed. Print Accumulated VMB Data with a Password This function prints VMB data protected by a password which has accumulated in a ...

Virtual Mail Box (VMB) 2-37 5. Press the ENTER key once the correct password is entered. Processing will be displayed and the data will be printed. If the password was incorrect, an error message will be displayed. (See page 5-11.) Pressing the CONTINUE key will return the printer to Ready status. N...

Virtual Mail Box (VMB) 2-39 Operations for Using a Barcode Reader If an optional barcode reader (Barcord Reader DP-28/3600 Series) is connected to the printer, it is possible to print data within a virtual output tray using the barcode in the list. Select the barcode for "Output (1)" in the ...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-40 Memory Card This printer is equipped with a memory card slot. This allows, for example, the use of fonts other than internal fonts by using an optional font card. If a JEIDA Ver. 4.2/PCMCIA Ver. 2.1 memory card is used, it is possible to read, write and dele...

Memory Card 2-41 Notes_____________________________________________________________________ Follow the precautions below when handling a memory card. · A memory card is sensitive to static electricity. Before handling a memory card, be sure to eliminate any static electricity which may have built up...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-42 Note that only reading fonts and printing a list of partitions are possible when a font card is inserted. The following sections explain each of these operations. Each operation is described below. Reading Fonts from a Memory Card Fonts can be read into the ...

Memory Card 2-43 Reading Macros from a Memory Card Macro data on a memory card can be registered on the printer. Registered macro data can be used just like macro data located in printer memory. If a memory card already containing macro data is inserted in the printer, that macro data will be read i...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-44 Notes_____________________________________________________________________ · If the name of a macro on the memory card is the same as that in printer memory, the macro data on the memory card with the conflicting name will not be registered. · Registered mac...

Memory Card 2-45 Writing Data (Partitions) to a Memory Card Data sent from the computer can be written on a memory card. Data written on the card can be read into printer memory by key operations from the control panel of the printer. Assuming the card has enough memory capacity, up to 127 partition...

Memory Card 2-47 Deleting Data from a Memory Card It is possible to delete data names on a memory card one at a time. Check that the memory card can be written (that write-protection is released). 1. Bring up the menu >Delete data on the message display. This display only appears if the memory ca...

Memory Card 2-49 Printing a List of Data Names (Partitions) This operation prints the contents (data names, data size, etc.) of the memory card inserted in the memory card slot. 1. Bring up the menu >List of Partitions on the message display. 2. Press the ENTER key. ? will appear. Press the CANCE...

Setting the Paper Type 2-51 Setting the Paper Type This printer is capable of printing under the optimum setting for the type of paper being used.Setting the paper type for the paper source from the printer's control panel will cause the printer to automatically print in the mode best suited to that...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-52 Making Settings The following describes the procedure for setting the paper type using the Recycled type and Cassette 1 as examples. 1. Display Paper handling > on the printer's Mode Select Menu and press the 4 key. Then use the + and ---- keys to display...

Setting the Paper Type 2-53 Paper type user setting The following describes the procedure used to set a user-defined paper type for the printer. Eight custom user settings may be registered. After having been set, any of these may be called up when setting the paper type for a paper source. 1. Displ...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-56 Sleep Timer Setting This printer is equipped with a sleep timer function for conserving energy in cases where there has been no operation from the control panel or data has not been received for a predetermined period of time. The sleep timer can be set anyw...

Dumping Received Data 2-57 Dumping Received Data It is possible to print data received by the printer as hexadecimal code for the purposes of debugging programs and files. 1. Pressing the ENTER key once while >Print HEX-DUMP is shown on the message display will cause a ? to flash. 2. Send data to...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-58 KIR 2 Level This printer incorporates the KIR 2 smoothing function. KIR 2 provides high quality printing by providing a software-type improvement to the resolution. Print a status page to find out the current mode. Note_______________________________________...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-60 Ecoprint Mode The Ecoprint enables you to reduce the amount of toner consumed on the page so as to save your printing costs. The factory-setting is off. Notes_____________________________________________________________________ · Ecoprint status varies depen...

Resource Protection 2-61 Resource Protection When you switch from the HP LJ 5M/5Si emulation to another, all downloaded fonts and macros are lost. Resource protection preserves these PCL resources in memory so that they are intact when you change the emulation back to HP LJ 5M/5Si. By using the prin...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-62 Adjusting the Print Density If necessary, the print density can be adjusted from the Mode Select Menu. The required print density can be selected from five different steps (01 – 05). The factory setting is 03, and there is normally no need to alter this sett...

Chapter 3 Fonts 3-2 Bitmap and Scalable Fonts A font is a set of characters of a particular design. The design is referred to as a typeface. Severalcharacteristics identify a font. These include the font type (bit map or scalable), symbol set, spacing,pitch, height, style, stroke weight, and typefac...

List of Fonts 3-3 List of Fonts This section contains a full list of the printer’s resident fonts. You can print the same font list from theprinter by using the printer’s control panel key. To print a list of fonts, refer to Mode Select Menu, List of Resident fonts . Bitmap Fonts The printer has 80 ...

Chapter 3 Fonts 3-8 Symbol Set A symbol set is the set of alphabetical and numerical characters and symbols the printer prints. Each character is assigned to a particular character code. The page printer offers not only a large selection of bitmap and scalable fonts but also a largeselection of symb...

Chapter 4 Maintenance 4-2 Toner Container Replacement When there is not enough toner, the printer displays the message “ Toner low ” in the message display. Be sure to prepare a new toner container when this message appears. If printing is continued in this condition, the printer will display the me...

Toner Container Replacement 4-3 Notes_____________________________________________________________________ · Do not use the toner inside the old toner container. · Be sure to distance items such as floppy disks during toner container replacement. · Be sure to clean the inside of the printer along wi...

Chapter 4 Maintenance 4-10 Cleaning Be sure to clean the main charger unit and paper feed unit along with replacing the toner kit. Also be sure to clean the inside of the printer periodically (about once per month) to ensure optimum print quality even if you are not replacing the toner kit. Note____...

Cleaning 4-11 Main Charger Unit Cleaning the Charger Wire Clean according to the following procedure. 1. Open the printer's front cover. 2. Pull the cleaning knob (green) located on the main charger unit slowly in and out a few times as shown in the figure. This cleans the charger wire inside the un...

Cleaning 4-15 Paper Feed Unit Print problems such as soiling of the reverse side of printed pages may occur if the paper feed unit becomes dirty. Clean the paper feed unit according to the following procedure. 1. Open the printer's front cover. 2. Turn the lock lever counterclockwise as shown in the...

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-2 General Guide There are quite a few printer problems which may be corrected by the user. This section explains how to correct these problems. If some kind of printer problem should occur, check the following before concluding the printer is broken. Symptom Check Items C...

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-4 Print Quality Problems There are many possible causes of the print quality problems, such as blank output, shown in the table below. The troubleshooting procedure for each type of problem is given below. If the checks explained in this section do not solve the problem, ...

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-8 Indicators and Messages This section explains the indicators on the control panel and the messages which appear in the message display and the appropriate corrective action to take in each case. Indicators Indicator Condition Corrective Action Flashing The printer has r...

Indicators and Messages 5-9 Maintenance Messages Message Corrective Action Top cover Open The top cover is open. Close it tightly. Front cover Open The front cover is open. Close it tightly. Side cover Open The printer’s side cover is open. Close it tightly. Paper feeder 1 side cover Open The paper ...

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-14 Error Messages Message Corrective Action Memory overflow Press CONTINUE Current print processing cannot continue due to insufficient memory. Check available user memory by printing a status page, and either remove unnecessary download fonts and/or macros or expand the ...

Correcting a Paper Jam 5-19 Correcting a Paper Jam This section describes how to remove paper when it jams in the printer. The printer will stop whenever paper jams in the printer or paper is not fed from a cassette. The printer will go offline and the message Paper jam Open front cover will appear ...

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-20 Locating and Correcting Paper Jams Message Display Indicator and Paper Jam Location Indicator Meaning of Indicator Corresponding Printer Location A Optional paper feeder(EF-100) B Multi-purpose tray C Paper feeder included with printer D Optional paper feeder (ST-1000)...

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-24 Figure 5.1 Paper jam in paper feeder unit Figure 5.2 Paper jam in face-up tray Printer’s Side Cover (Left) Face-Up Tray Paper Feeder’s Side Cover

Correcting a Paper Jam 5-25 Figure 5.3. Paper jammed in paper feed unit Registration Roller Paper Feed Unit Open this cover first.

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-26 Figure 5.4. Paper jammed at the fuser unit Figure 5.5. Paper jammed inside the fuser unit Note______________________________________________________________________ When removing jammed paper, be careful not to touch the separator located on the back side of the fuser ...

Chapter 6 Symbol Set Tables 6-2 HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets LaserJet 5M HP Roman-8 (8U) LaserJet 5M ECMA-94 Latin 1 (0N)

Appendix A Printer Specifications A-2 Printer Specifications Item Description Printing method Electrophotography, Semiconductor laser + polygon mirror system Printing speed (when printing multiple copies of the same page/feed from paper cassette) A4/Letter: 36 pages/minute (landscape feed) B4: 22 pa...

Appendix B Paper Selection B-2 General Guidelines Although the page printer is designed for printing on standard dry PPC photocopier copy paper (standard paper), it can print on various types of paper that conforms to the specifications given in this chapter. Select paper carefully as use of paper i...

Appendix B Paper Selection B-4 Selecting the Right Paper The following sections explain the basic things to look for when selecting paper. Keep these things in mind when selecting paper. Condition of the Paper Avoid using paper that is folded at the corners, curled, dirty, stained, has a rough cut, ...

Selecting the Right Paper B-5 Paper Size Cassettes and the multi-purpose tray can handle the paper sizes listed in the following table. The printer automatically detects the paper size loaded in a cassette. Paper Sizes for Paper Feeding Paper Size ISO A3 297 ´ 420 mm ISO A4 210 ´ 297 mm ISO A5 148 ´...

Appendix B Paper Selection B-6 Basis Weight Basis weight is the weight of one square meter sheet of paper. Paper that is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeding, jams, and premature wear of the printer. Uneven paper weight can cause multiple feeds, print defects, poor toner fusing, blurring, and...

Selecting the Right Paper B-7 · Store paper in a dry, well-ventilated location. · Keep the paper flat and in its wrapping as long as possible. Rewrap paper that is not in use. · Store paper in its original carton. Place a pallet etc. under the carton to separate it from the floor. Keep paper away fr...

Special Paper B-9 Special Paper This section explains printing on special paper. The page printer can use the following types of special paper. In this case, set the media type according to the table below. Paper type Media type Colored paper Color Preprinted paper Preprinted Overhead projector tran...

Appendix B Paper Selection B-10 Specifications for each type of special paper are given below. Colored Paper Colored paper should meet the same specifications as listed for white bond paper in page B-3. In addition, the pigments used in the paper must be able to withstand the temperature of the prin...

Special Paper B-11 Thick Paper/Postcards Use postcards weighing 90 to 200 g/m 2 . Any postcards of size 100 mm by 148 mm or larger may be used. Avoid using homemade postcards, picture postcards or postcards whose printing surface has been coated. Do not use paper which has a rough cut. When using pa...

Appendix B Paper Selection B-12 Label The basic rule for printing on adhesive label is that the adhesive must never come into contact with any part of the printer. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the printer.Label paper must be manually fed.Label paper has a structure comp...

Appendix C Host Computer Interface C-2 Parallel Interface Parallel interface communication modes The printer features the fast data transmission on the parallel interface. The parallel interface mode can be activated from the printer’s control panel (see Chapter 2 ) as follows: Note_________________...

Parallel Interface C-3 Interface Signals The pins of the parallel interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C. 1. Asterisks in the table indicate signals that are active low. The table also indicates whether each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer. Table C. 1. Par...

Appendix C Host Computer Interface C-12 Verifying the Setting The procedure described below should be followed to verify that the RS-422A mode had been correctly set. Print the service status page to verify that the RS-422A mode has been correctly set. 1. Make sure the power switch is off. Plug the ...

Appendix C Host Computer Interface C-16 H7: Buffer nearly-empty threshold This is a percentage from 0 to 99. The factory setting is 70. The factory settings of the buffer nearly-full and nearly-empty thresholds (H6 and H7) are subject to change without notification. The gap between the nearly-full a...

RS-232C Cable Connection C-17 RS-232C Cable Connection Preparing an RS-232C Cable After obtaining an RS-232C cable, check that it is wired correctly, referring to the pin assignment table in Appendix C . If you have an IBM communication adapter cable type 1502067, you will have to resolder the wirin...

Appendix C Host Computer Interface C-18 Connecting the Printer to the Computer 1. Check that the power of both the printer and computer is switched off. 2. Discharge yourself by touching a metal object such as a doorknob. 3. Remove the plastic cap from the printer ’ s RS-232C interface connector. 4....

RS-232C Cable Connection C-19 8. Set the computer to the same parameters as the printer. On many computers this can be done by setting DIP switches before power is turned on. Another method is as follows: In DOS, enter the following commands: C>MODE COM1:96,N,8,1,P C>MODE LPT1:=COM1 To test th...

Index Index-1 Index A ATTENTION indicator............................. 2-7 B Barcode reader ............................ 2-34, 2-39 Bitmap fonts ............................................ 3-2 Buzzer ................................................... 2-62 C CANCEL key.................................

>Barcode mode Off Mode Select Menu Basic Operations During Mode Selection This diagram gives quick reference to allmenu options and their sequence ofselection. Use this description in combination with Chapter 2 Mode Selection Menu. 1. Press the MODE key to enter ModeSelction mode. 2. Press the + ...